At least 88,200 people have $1 million or more in cryptocurrencies, a new wealth report said.That's out of 425 million total crypto users around the world, according to Henley & Partners.A fortunate few — 182 users — have cryptocurrencies worth more than $100 million, the report said.
A new wealth report by London-based Henley & Partners states that there are at least 88,200 individuals globally, labeled as crypto-millionaires, which represent around 0.02% of the estimated 425 million people worldwide who own or trade cryptocurrencies.
Crypto-millionaires are characterized as individuals who hold $1 million or more in cryptocurrency assets, as highlighted in the firm’s Crypto Wealth Report 2023. Approximately half of such individuals—around 40,500—possess
#Bitcoin , as mentioned in the report.
In summary, there are at least 182 cryptocurrency users who have cryptocurrency holdings valued at $100 million or more, and 22 individuals who each have a cryptocurrency portfolio worth at least $1 billion, as per the details provided by Henley & Partners. The firm collaborated with South African wealth intelligence company New World Wealth for data collection.
Many amateur investors also grew their money in
#cryptocurrencies because access to digital assets has improved through new apps and exchanges, Volek added. The crypto exchange
#Binance , for example, said in August that it has over 150 million users, despite facing regulatory restrictions around the world.
"Five years ago, if I wanted to invest in cryptocurrency, it was too scary. You need wallets and vaults and different exchanges, and which one do I use?" Volek said. "Nowadays, things have gotten a lot more controlled, and it's a lot safer to invest."
Still, Volek said his firm — which offers migration services to the wealthy — has seen some crypto-millionaire clients lose much of their wealth amid a volatile digital market.
He recalled several young men who attained $20 million or so from trading crypto, but could no longer continue with Henley & Partners' programs after the March 2022 Bitcoin crash.
A substantial number of novice investors have also seen an increase in their wealth through cryptocurrencies, due to enhanced accessibility to digital assets provided by new apps and exchanges, added Volek. For instance, Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, reported having over 150 million users in August, notwithstanding the regulatory constraints it encounters globally.
Volek reflected, "Five years ago, investing in cryptocurrency was too intimidating, requiring wallets, vaults, and navigating through various exchanges." He added, "Currently, the processes are more regulated, making investments safer."
However, Volek also highlighted that his firm, which specializes in migration services for the affluent, has witnessed some clients, who are crypto-millionaires, experience significant losses in the turbulent digital currency market.
"It would impact them to such an extent that they would either pause or retract their applications, as suddenly they either lacked the necessary liquidity or were not comfortable committing to one of these programs," he explained.
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